Student-athletes raise $11,400 during charity soccer event

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District’s 14th annual Sally A. Lock Charity Game raised a record $11,400 for the American Cancer Society and Coaches Vs. Cancer. The annual soccer game has been held at Jamesville-DeWitt since the fall of 2010, when Sally Lock, the sister of junior varsity boys soccer team head coach Paul Krause, was …

5 J-D students to take part in Conference All-State Festival

5 Jamesville-DeWitt High School students were selected to participate in this year’s Conference All-State Festival, which highlights the top 11th and 12th grade students from across the State of New York. The festival will take place the weekend of November 30.  Students will travel to Rochester where they will participate in intensive rehearsals and workshops …

J-D coach to be inducted into the 2023 Greater Syracuse Sports Hall of Fame

J-D Varsity Head Coach Jamie Archer is among 9 people being inducted into the 2023 Greater Syracuse Sports Hall of Fame this month. The non-profit aims to recognize and pay tribute to Central New Yorkers who have made significant contributions to the world of sports. Jamie has certainly left his mark on the local lacrosse …

FEMA emergency alert system test to occur Wednesday, Oct. 4

The Federal Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, will hold a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts on Wednesday, Oct. 4. The tests are scheduled to begin at about 2:20 p.m. While this is only a test of the system, it will occur during school hours …

7 J-D seniors recognized for academic excellence

We’re proud to share that 7 Jamesville-DeWitt High School seniors have been named Commended Students in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. Principal Gregory Lawson presented the students with a Letter of Commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation on Monday, October 2.  Commended Students: Moksha Adhikary Amanda Aitken Grace Culligan Yavuz Damkaci Kyler Huyck …

Meet the 2023-24 student board of education member

Jamesville-DeWitt High School senior Rami Al-Mudamgha is serving as the 2023-24 Ex-Officio Student Board Member on the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Board of Education.  This voter approved, non-voting position is annually filled by a high school senior for a one-year term. The student member, who is elected by their high school peers, may sit with …

Jamesville-DeWitt Faculty Association offers vaccine clinics

The Jamesville-DeWitt Faculty Association is offering vaccine clinics at all 5 school buildings for staff and their families next week. The JDFA is also offering a community vaccine clinic administered by Wegmans Pharmacy.  The flu vaccine will be available to anyone ages 3 and up, including senior citizens. COVID-19 boosters (Moderna only) will be available …

Getting to know J-D’s new Director of Physical Education, Athletics, and Health

Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District welcomed a new Director of Physical Education, Athletics, and Health back in July. Fred Wheeler joined the district with more than 20 years of experience in teaching, athletic coordinating, mentoring, and coaching. Click here to read more about his appointment and background. To get to know Fred better, we asked him …

J-D Athletic Department monitors air quality updates

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District’s Athletic Department is closely monitoring air quality updates and the impact it could have on our sports teams. This is a fluid situation, and information and data is being evaluated hourly.  The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) released the following statement on physical activity, air quality and …

Share your thoughts on the proposed 2023-24 J-D Code of Conduct

The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2023-24 J-D Code of Conduct before its adopted for the next school year. The hearing will be held during the J-D Board of Education meeting on June 12 at 7 p.m. in the district office or via Zoom.  The meeting is open …

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